Wilma Laverne Lock

June 30, 1937 ~ November 20, 2023

Wilma Laverne Lock, age 86, of Wyoming, was called home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 20, 2023. Wilma was a kind and loving mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great-grandma who had a warm and contagious personality and zest for life. She retired from Bilmar after many years of dedicated service. Wilma was blessed with the talents of making clothes, painted ceramics, and was a great seamstress. Above all, her love and devotion to her family was evident to all who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tina and Ted Tarr, Teresa Long, Roger Kersten, Lisa and Carlos Ochoa; grandchildren, James and Melissa Tarr, Mark and Heather Tarr, Dana and Colton Ridder, Angela and Jim Herring, Antonio Rodriguez, Benjamin and Kristine Kersten, Brandon and Laura Kersten, Brittany and Josh Ferguson, Jessie Ochoa, Marissa Ochoa, Christian and Olivia Ochoa; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; siblings, Dortha Suboski-Davis, Sandra Cagle, Phyllis Herring, Bonnie Ray; many loving extended family members and friends. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Wilma’s caregiver, Sherri Stuitje, for all the love and compassionate care given to Wilma. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Pentecostal Praise Place, 1515 Langley Street SE, Grand Rapids, with Pastor Paris Emmanual and her son-in-law, Ted Tarr officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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November 25, 2023 11:05pm
Aunt Wilma was the absolute best!! One of the sweetest woman ever! My heart goes out to her kids and grands as well as her remaining sisters and my cousins. Our last phone conversation she called me and made sure that I knew she loved me. We hadn't seen each other since Dad's memorial service. Love and will miss you greatly Aunt Bernie Burnt Bean. See you some day soon 🌹

- Janice Brooks

November 23, 2023 7:43am
We are forever going to remember her welcoming spirit and her lovely smile!! May she rest in peace. Love you all.

- Enrique and Silvia Padilla

November 22, 2023 10:31pm
Wilma was my next door neighbor and friend for many years. She was a very sweet lady and great neighbor and will be missed by many. God got an Angel.

- Sue Jacobs




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